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Drink Plenty of Water

6 things you may not know about water

  • Makes up about 60% of your body
  • Keeps your skin healthy
  • Supports the function of your cells and organs
  • Regulates body temperature
  • Boosts alertness and supports brain function
  • Aids in digestion
Drink plenty of water. I endeavor to drink more than 64 ounces of water daily. The more water I drink the better. I have to admit I do love water enhancers. I prefer liquid Crush Orange and Pineapple, but I also indulge in other flavors. I do use the enhancers in moderation. A nice lite flavor is good. A little flavor goes a long way!

I don't drink pop or soda pop at all. There is no real nutritional value in soda pop. I don't drink sugary juices. I no longer drink coffee. I do like to make ice blended drinks using sugar free flavoring and unsweetened almond milk. Drinks that are yummy and refreshing, especially during the summer months. Using fresh fruits in these blended drinks is nice as well. I don't use sugar to sweeten my drinks. I use some sweeteners like sucralose but not sugar.

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